I played mostly songs of loss and longing, hot weather songs, and songs of protest and hope.

I bought the "New Chinese Bamboo Flute Music" CD on the street in China 30 years ago. The track I played is translated on the cover as "The Funy Genuis on the Horseback."

Jim Page wrote "The Truth Will Get You Arrested" before Bradley Manning became Chelsea Manning. He now sings, "Chelsea Manning blew the whistle, and that makes her a hero to me." She's still imprisoned:www.chelseamanning.org

The Graham Nash song on the same topic has a poweful video version. Check it out. He's appearing at the Aladdin July 18.